Sr Analyst, HR Systems

LPL Financial; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

LPL Financial is seeking a Sr Analyst of HR Systems in San Diego to work with stakeholders, define complex HRIS problems, and configure Workday solutions. The role may provide secondary support to other HR systems and requires hands‑on Workday configuration across modules.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong consultation skills, agile project management, and the ability to train partners on new processes while maintaining data integrity and comprehensive reporting capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• 4+ year(s) experience with Workday in 3 modules/areas including hands‑on configuration.
• Proficient in Workday Reporting.

Responsibilities

• Exceptional consultative approach to understand customer needs, document requirements, and deliver tailored Workday solutions.
• Manage workflow with an agile approach, develop user procedures, guidelines, and job aids, and train business partners and administrators.
• Troubleshoot, maintain, and support reports or queries; develop standard reports and analyze data to ensure data integrity.

Skills

Excel

Workday

Communication

Project management

Customer service

HR knowledge

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

Tools

Workday Reporting

Microsoft Office

Job description

Where Ambition Meets Innovation

Build a career that matches all your initiative with an impressive dose of innovation. From cutting-edge resources and a collaborative environment to the freedom to make an impact and more, you’ll find the ingredients you need at LPL Financial to shape your success while helping clients pursue their financial goals.

Job Overview

Sr Analyst of HR Systems will work with internal and external stakeholders to define and analyze complex business problems and provide recommendations and configure solutions that leverage Workday's capabilities. This role may also provide secondary support to other HR systems.

Responsibilities

• Exceptional consultative approach, adept at understanding customer needs, documenting requirements, and providing tailored and innovative solutions within Workday. The ideal candidate will excel in consulting to determine customer needs, and developing and delivering solutions that meet and exceed customer expectations.
• Skilled in managing workflow with an agile approach, proficient in backlog maintenance and project management. Develop user procedures, guidelines, and job aid documentation, and will train business partners on new processes and functionality, as well as new administrators on general system processes.
• Troubleshoot, maintain, and support a variety of reports or queries using appropriate reporting tools. Assist in development of standard reports for ongoing customer needs. Help maintain data integrity in systems by running queries and analyzing data.
• Maintain awareness of current trends in HRIS with a focus on product and service development, AI enhancements, delivery and support, and application of key technologies. Examine trends in information systems training, materials, and techniques through classes, reading, or other mechanisms, continuously increase both HR knowledge and HRIS application/tools knowledge. Participate in user group meetings/conferences with HRIS community resources.
• Assists with other HR systems and projects, as needed

What are we looking for?

We’re looking for strong collaborators who deliver exceptional client experiences and thrive in fast-paced, team-oriented environments. Our ideal candidates pursue greatness, act with integrity, and are driven to help our clients succeed. We value those who embrace creativity, continuous improvement, and contribute to a culture where we win together and create and share joy in our work.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
• 4+ year(s) experience with Workday in 3 modules/areas including hands‑on configuration.
• Proficient in Workday Reporting

Core Competencies

• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office products—especially Excel
• High level of technical aptitude
• Excellent planning and organizational skills Ability to analyze and problem‑solving
• Intense desire for constant learning and process improvement
• Passion for customer service and satisfaction
• Great communicator, both verbally and in writing
• Strong business acumen with a basic understanding of HR and Payroll business processes and operations

Preferences

• Experience with Workday integrations and security.

Pay Range

$81,164.00 - $135,342.00

Actual base salary varies based on factors, including but not limited to, relevant skill, prior experience, education, base salary of internal peers, demonstrated performance, and geographic location. Additionally, LPL Total Rewards package is highly competitive, designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play – such as 401K matching, health benefits, employee stock options, paid time off, volunteer time off, and more.

Company Overview

LPL Financial Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: LPLA) is among the fastest growing wealth management firms in the U.S. As a leader in the financial advisor-mediated marketplace(6) , LPL supports over 32,000 financial advisors and the wealth management practices of approximately 1,100 financial institutions, servicing and custodying approximately $2.3 trillion in brokerage and advisory assets on behalf of approximately 8 million Americans. The firm provides a wide range of advisor affiliation models, investment solutions, fintech tools and practice management services, ensuring that advisors and institutions have the flexibility to choose the business model, services, and technology resources they need to run thriving businesses. For further information about LPL, please visit www.lpl.com.

At LPL, independence means that advisors and institution leaders have the freedom they deserve to choose the business model, services, and technology resources that allow them to run a thriving business. They have the flexibility to do business their way. And they have the freedom to manage their client relationships, because they know their clients best. Simply put, we take care of our advisors and institutions, so they can take care of their clients.

For further information about LPL, please visit www.lpl.com.

Join the LPL team and help us make a difference by turning life’s aspirations into financial realities.

EOE.

Information on Interviews

LPL will only communicate with a job applicant directly from an @lplfinancial.com email address and will never conduct an interview online or in a chatroom forum. During an interview, LPL will not request any form of payment from the applicant, or information regarding an applicant’s bank or credit card. Should you have any questions regarding the application process, please contact LPL’s Human Resources Solutions Center at [phone].

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